Bhutan Information
Tea House Trek
A teahouse trek organized by Eco Trek is an escorted lodge trekking with well-equipped porters carrying your luggage and well-experienced guide arranging food, accommodation and dealing with bureaucracy as a part of the package in Nepal ....... Read More
Camping Trek
A camping treks directed by Eco Trek caters skilled cook, required no of Sherpas and a team of insured porters all led by well-learned and experienced guide.................... Read More
Backpacker Trek
We also facilitates the backpackers with just a guide or porter for those who are not willing to face with uncertainty, traveling alone and those who don’t want to face with bureaucracy........... Read More
Trekking Equipments
Snowy Horizon Treks and Expedition Provide information about Trekking Equipments and gear for betterment of our client to preparing trekking in Nepal Himalaya ...............Read More
How to Book Trek?
How to book Trip in Nepal? According to previous visitor's advice and also our own experience, Snowy Horizon Treks and Expedition found the problem of our client how they book the trekking program in Nepal..... Read More
Bhutan Cultural Tour
Bhutan Trek
Bhutan Festival Tour
Services in Nepal
- Trekking in Nepal
- Mountain Expedition
- Peak Climbing
- Hiking in Nepal
- Package Tour
- Family & Friends Tour
- Highschool Adventure
- River Rafting
- Jungle Safari
- Air Ticketing
- Mountain Flights
- Adventure Activities
- Mountain Biking
- Cultural Tours
- Helicopter Tour
- Bird Watching Tour
- Domestic Flight Ticket
- Hotel Reservation
- Yoga Meditation
- Vehicle Service
- Nepal Tourism Year
- Snowy Horizon Special Package
Safety and Security in Bhutan
Safety and Security in must important things in a nation for the traveler and trekkers in the world. Bhutan is totally safety for any kind of travel but you have to take care every stapes of you journey. You have to at list know about safety and security and government policy before you travelling. Bhutan is very expensive traveler destination in this world for traveler but much interesting Himalayan kingdom country. Crimes are not common in Bhutan though there can be petty crimes such as pick pocketing and purse snatching. Due to its remoteness, isolation and small internal security network Bhutan has attracted several insurgent groups who are fighting the Indian security forces that use the kingdom as their hideout and for their training camps. Nepalese immigrants who settled down in Bhutan in 1900s as farmers in order to tap new economic opportunities here are now demanding for representation in the government and democratization of the regime. They have emerged as armed threatening groups known as Ngolops and have been accused of kidnappings, rape, extortion and armed robbery.
However, travelers need not worry about them because their itineraries are pre-planned and they will always be accompanied by trained guides and drivers and will move only across safe and secure roads. If you are the victim of a crime in Bhutan or there has been theft or loss of your U.S. passport, report immediately to the local police and the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi for assistance. The Embassy’s consular staff can help you to understand the local criminal justice process, find an attorney, find appropriate medical care, and contact family members or friends and transfer funds, if needed. They can assist you in dealing with the investigation and prosecution of the crime and dealing with the local authorities. Bhutan is prone to earthquakes, so heed and listen to local precautions.
Do not forget to take your malaria prevention medication before, during, and after travel to Bhutan, as directed by your physician. Take measures to keep mosquitoes away such as using mosquito safety nets and mosquito repellent creams. Do not go barefoot and keep your feet clean and dry to avoid fungal and parasitic infections. Do not purchase food from vendors, do not share needles with anyone and do not drink beverages with ice. Drink only bottled water and eat thoroughly cooked food only. It is advisable to avoid crowded public places and public transportation. To avoid being a victim of motor vehicle trauma, which is very common in Bhutan, it is recommended to wear seatbelts and avoid night driving in the mountainous roads of Bhutan that have poor visibility and so many blind
Local Laws and Customs: When you leave the United States, you are subject to the laws of the country you are visiting. Therefore, before you go, learn as much as you can about the local laws and customs of the places you plan to visit. Good resources are your library, your travel agent, and the embassies, consulates or tourist bureaus of the countries you will visit. In addition, keep track of what is being reported in the media about recent developments in those countries.
Things to Arrange Before You Go
You’re Itinerary: As much as possible, plan to stay in larger hotels that have more elaborate security. Safety experts recommend booking a room from the second to seventh floors above ground level – high enough to deter easy entry from outside, but low enough for fire equipment to reach. When there is a choice of airport or airline, ask your travel agent about comparative safety records.
Legal Documents: Have your affairs in order at home. If you leave a current will, insurance documents, and power of attorney with your family or a friend, you can feel secure about traveling and will be prepared for any emergency that may arise while you are away. If you have minor children, consider making guardianship arrangements for them.
Credit: Make a note of the credit limit on each credit card that you bring, and avoid charging over that limit while traveling. Americans have been arrested for innocently exceeding their credit limit. Ask your credit card company how to report the loss of your card from abroad. 1-800 numbers do not work from abroad, but your company should have a number that you can call while you are overseas.
Insurance: Find out if your personal property insurance covers you for loss or theft abroad. Also, check on whether your health insurance covers you abroad. Medicare and Medicaid do not provide payment for medical care outside the United States. Even if your health insurance will reimburse you for medical care that you pay for abroad, health insurance usually does not pay for medical evacuation from a remote area or from a country where medical facilities are inadequate. Consider purchasing a policy designed for travelers, and covering short-term health and emergency assistance, as well as medical evacuation in the event of an accident or serious illness.
Taxis: Only take taxis clearly identified with official markings. Beware of unmarked cabs.
Trains:Well-organized, systematic robbery of passengers on trains along popular tourist routes is a problem. It is more common at night and especially on overnight trains. If you see your way being blocked by a stranger and another person is very close to you from behind, move away. This can happen in the corridor of the train or on the platform or station.
Do not accept food or drink from strangers. Criminals have been known to drug food or drink offered to passengers. Criminals may also spray sleeping gas in train compartments. Where possible, lock your compartment. If it cannot be locked securely, take turns sleeping in shifts with your traveling companions. If that is not possible, stay awake. If you must sleep unprotected, tie down your luggage and secure your valuables to the extent possible. Do not be afraid to alert authorities if you feel threatened in any way. Extra police are often assigned to ride trains on routes where crime is a serious problem.
Buses: The same type of criminal activity found on trains can be found on public buses on popular tourist routes. For example, tourists have been drugged and robbed while sleeping on buses or in bus stations. In some countries, whole busloads of passengers have been held up and robbed by gangs of bandits.
Possession of Firearms:The places where U.S. citizens most often experience difficulties for illegal possession of firearms are nearby – Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. Sentences for possession of firearms in Mexico can be up to 30 years. In general, firearms, even those legally registered in the U.S., cannot be brought into a country unless a permit is obtained in advance from the embassy or a consulate of that country and the firearm is registered with foreign authorities on arrival. (NOTE: There are also strict rules about bringing firearms or ammunition into the U.S; check before your trip.
Photography:In many countries you can be detained for photographing security-related institutions, such as police and military installations, government buildings, border areas and transportation facilities. If you are in doubt, ask permission before taking photographs.
Purchasing Antiques:Americans have been arrested for purchasing souvenirs that were, or looked like, antiques and that local customs authorities believed were national treasures. This is especially true in Turkey, Egypt and Mexico. Familiarize yourself with any local regulations of antiques. In countries with strict control of antiques, document your purchases as reproductions if that is the case, or if they are authentic, secure the necessary export permit (often from the national museum). It is a good idea to inquire about exporting these items before you purchase them.


